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  1. Biden's COVID-19 Plan Faces Resistance from GOP: The White House is facing opposition from Republican lawmakers over its plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, with some calling for a more targeted approach.
  2. Trump's Impeachment Trial Set to Begin: The Senate is set to begin the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, who is accused of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.
  3. Biden's Infrastructure Plan Faces Challenges: The White House is facing opposition from lawmakers and interest groups over its plan to invest in infrastructure, with some calling for a more comprehensive approach.

Politics

  1. McConnell Blocks Democrats' Voting Rights Bill: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has blocked a Democratic bill aimed at protecting voting rights, citing concerns over the bill's constitutionality.
  2. Biden's Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Hearings: The Senate is set to hold confirmation hearings for several of President Biden's cabinet picks, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Attorney General Merrick Garland.
  3. House Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Voting Rights: House Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at expanding voting rights, including automatic voter registration and same-day registration.

Policy

  1. Biden's Climate Plan Faces Challenges: The White House is facing opposition from lawmakers and interest groups over its plan to combat climate change, with some calling for a more comprehensive approach.
  2. House Passes Bill to Increase Minimum Wage: The House has passed a bill aimed at increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that is expected to face opposition in the Senate.
  3. Senate Passes Bill to Repeal Trump's Tax Cuts: The Senate has passed a bill aimed at repealing parts of the Trump administration's tax cuts, a move that is expected to face opposition from Republicans.

Campaigns

  1. Trump's Political Future Remains Uncertain: Former President Donald Trump's political future remains uncertain, with some calling for him to run for president again in 2024.
  2. Biden's Approval Ratings Remain Low: President Biden's approval ratings remain low, with some calling for him to take a more aggressive approach to addressing the country's challenges.
  3. House Democrats Face Challenges in 2022 Midterms: House Democrats are facing challenges in the 2022 midterm elections, with some calling for the party to focus on issues such as healthcare and the economy.

International

  1. Biden to Meet with World Leaders at G7 Summit: President Biden is set to meet with world leaders at the G7 summit, where he is expected to discuss issues such as climate change and global economic stability.
  2. US and China Trade Talks Resume: The US and China have resumed trade talks, with both sides seeking to resolve their differences over issues such as tariffs and intellectual property.
  3. Russia and Ukraine Tensions Escalate: Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated, with both sides accusing each other of aggression.

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